Al Fresco

     By all accounts the June weather in Georgia this year does not represent the norm. Last year, by June 16 the thermometer topped 90 degrees 15 times; this year it hasn't hit that mark yet. Recognizing that the cool trend is about to end encouraged me to enjoy the benefits of my patio before reality strikes at the end of the week. Diminutive describes the space well, but with a 30 inch round table and two chairs, the patio serves me well. With the real herbs and flowers on the railing and the beautiful faux geranium arrangement on the table, the ambiance is pleasant. The blue sky with lovely puffy summer clouds and the green trees provide a lovely view while dining; that is if your nose comes out of the magazine long enough to notice. The birds sing and screech constantly. The setting provided a relaxed space for both lunch and breakfast.
     Beth called and asked if she and Bill could come over and finish up the cabinet. Of course, I said yes, but not until after I teased about being too busy for them to come. The thought of getting that cabinet done provided the impetus to suggest that they feed the children and then join me at Five Guys, just around the corner from the apartment before they set to the task. The children got leftover pizza and we ate the best hamburgers and fries around, a small enough payment for the construction work. At Beth's request we ate outside, so three times Al Fresco. As it turned out Bill worked on computer issues and Beth and I finished the cabinet. OK, honestly Beth did most of it, but I was the one who could get the drawers in.
      Now the task is to get a top for the cabinet and move ahead with unpacking.